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Lancaster Baronial Rebellion and Shrewsbury Muster 1321

1321
Shropshire, England
Also known as: March of the Contrariants · Baronial muster against Despensers 1321
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Shropshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Hugh Despenser the Elder and Younger
Forces
Despenser supporters
VS
Victor
Barons temporarily
Forces
Lancaster, Hereford, Mortimer of Wigmore coalition
Outcome
Despensers exiled by parliamentary pressure; Edward II forced to comply but immediately plotted their recall
The Battle

History & Significance

Temporary baronial victory quickly reversed when Edward recalled Despensers; Lancaster then raised rebellion leading to Boroughbridge

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Scheduled Monuments near Lancaster Baronial Rebellion and Shrewsbury Muster 1321

Length of medieval town wall, sally port and interval tower
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Remains of the crypt or undercroft to the Old Church of St Chad
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Town wall section E of Belmont Crescent
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Town wall section W of Belmont Crescent
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Shrewsbury Castle
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